Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Sandton location

Aerospace tech exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer to design, integrate and test electrical systems for new and existing aircraft platforms. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure reliability, safety and performance of electrical and electronic systems, with a strong emphasis on aviation standards and innovation.

You will carry out design activities, support development programs, and work closely with manufacturing and maintenance teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in aircraft electrical design and integration.
• Proficiency in CAD and EPLAN and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of aerospace electrical standards, components, and principles.
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting complex electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate aircraft electrical power distribution and systems.
• Integrate avionics, power generation, and control systems onto aircraft.
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and analysis of electrical and electronic components.
• Develop and maintain detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and maintenance teams to support production and field service.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant aviation standards (e.g., ARP, DO-160).

Skills

Aerospace fundamentals

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

EPLAN

Simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading aerospace company located in the vibrant hub of Sandton , is seeking a talented Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer . This role is crucial for the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical systems for new and existing aircraft platforms. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of complex electrical and electronic systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in electrical engineering principles applied to aerospace, coupled with a passion for innovation and problem-solving within the aviation industry . This is a prime opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate aircraft electrical power distribution and distribution systems.
• Integrate avionics, power generation, and control systems onto aircraft platforms.
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and analysis of electrical and electronic components.
• Develop and maintain detailed electrical schematics , wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and maintenance teams to support production and field service.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant aviation standards (e.g., ARP, DO-160).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in aircraft electrical systems design and integration.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., CAD, EPLAN) and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of aerospace electrical standards , components, and principles.
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting complex electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Work on exciting and innovative aircraft projects.
• Collaborative engineering environment in a prime Sandton location.
• Exposure to advanced aerospace technologies.